Entry-Level Environmental Chemist

Montrose Environmental Group; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Chemist for analytical data validation. Candidates will review environmental data for quality, produce reports, and collaborate with clients in a nurturing environment that promotes professional growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development

401k with a 4% employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Progressive vacation policies

Paid parental leave

Financial assistance program

Student loan assistance

Diversity and Inclusion opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or allied sciences.
• 1+ years of environmental analytical data validation or lab experience is a plus.
• Preferred coursework in analytical chemistry or environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Review analytical data generated by environmental laboratories.
• Prepare data quality and usability assessment reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients and contractors.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Coursework in analytical chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

ABOUT US

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

Montrose’s Advisory and Specialty Services Division supports clients across public and private sectors to meet their unique and complex environmental demands. Our experts take a strategic approach to address broader environmental goals from sustainability program development, data-driven decision-making using economics and ecology expertise, data management and validation, software strategy and implementation support, chemistry quality assurance, and EHSS auditing. We work through our highly-specialized practice areas to deliver excellent quality, impactful solutions based on data integrity.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

This Entry-Level Environmental Chemist position is for entry-level, non-laboratory based environmental chemistry work with an emphasis on environmental analytical data validation. Our clients are big and small, government and private industry. Enjoy a comfortable working environment in Phoenixville, PA (close to King of Prussia and Valley Forge).

As a key member of the Environmental Standards team, this role will be responsible for a range of activities that may include:

• Reviewing analytical data generated by environmental laboratories in an organized and efficient manner, consistent with and as prescribed by corporate and US EPA data validation standard operating procedures, quality assurance project plans, and published analytical methods;

• Critically evaluating environmental analytical data to assess usability relative to data quality objectives.

• Preparing data quality and usability assessment reports, which will undergo peer review by the project manager and/or senior chemistry staff.

• Communicating effectively and professionally, both internally and with external clients and client contractors.

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Exercising safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participating in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Staying up-to-date and current by completing formal training and reviewing professional publications.

• Performing other duties as assigned depending on your skillset and interests.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or an allied science from an accredited college or university.

• No experience is required, although 1+ years of environmental analytical data validation or laboratory experience is a plus.

• Coursework in analytical chemistry, analytical instrumentation, environmental chemistry, or environmental science is preferred.

• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and ability to apply to environmental data usability assessment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Computer literate – capable of performing tasks such as: creating spreadsheets; composing correspondence; and creating reports and documents using Microsoft Office software.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat a plus.

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to focus on individual tasks while collaborating with your peers.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues.

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $70,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation.

• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.